Lord Abbett Short Duration Core Bond Fund Class R4 (LSCSX)
| Fund Assets | 658.22M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 134.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.40% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.18 |
| YTD Return | -0.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.95% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.15 |
| 52-Week High | 9.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 483 |
| Inception Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
About LSCSX
Lord Abbett Short Duration Core Bond Fund Class R4 is an actively managed open‑end mutual fund focused on high‑quality, short‑maturity fixed income. Its primary objective is to provide current income with limited interest‑rate sensitivity by concentrating holdings in investment‑grade sectors and maintaining a short average duration, recently around two years, which helps moderate price volatility as rates change. The portfolio spans investment‑grade corporates, U.S. government‑related securities, asset‑backed and mortgage‑related bonds, and selective structured credit such as CLOs, with allocations diversified across maturities under five years. Designed as a retirement‑plan share class, it offers institutional servicing features typical of R‑share structures. In the market ecosystem, the fund serves as a core short‑term bond allocation, aiming to bridge the gap between cash equivalents and intermediate core bond strategies by seeking a balance of income generation and capital preservation through broad sector exposure, rigorous credit analysis, and active duration management.
Performance
LSCSX had a total return of 3.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.03%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBNTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03091 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0324 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0336 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03329 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03334 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03452 | Oct 31, 2025 |